As long as I had Seiko, I had nothing to fear. Although, heights would still be one of them, as my feet no longer touched the ground.

(Naomi): "Uh?! H-Hey?! Wha-What's happening?!"

(Seiko): "Watch your step!"

(Naomi): "...!"

Gently, Seiko held me into her arms while I clung back with screams.

(Naom): "OH MY GOD! Seiko! STOP! Please, please put me down!"

(Seiko): "Higherrrrr?"

(Naomi): "NO! Down!"

(Seiko): "*Giggle*"

Seiko continued lifting us towards the night sky without any sense of direction.

(Seiko): "Wow! Aren't you shaking a lot!"

(Naomi): "I-I-I HATE heights!"

(Seiko): "Ohhhh, is that so? Guess we should speed things UUUUUP!"

(Naomi): "Seiko, stop it! Please! Why are you doing this?! Get me down! Get me down! Get me doooow-ahhhh...!

Theme: [Mao Hamamoto - Light] / Corpse Party: Blood Drive (OST)

Despite how terrified I was, the refreshing view of mountains and a lively waterfall quickly won me over. Like if I was reliving one of those obscure yet calming dreams. Though, unlike a dream, I get to see and feel and remember this with the most important person.

Another wonderful memory was forged between us.

Even when I was the only one alive, somehow... the scary, horrible situation no longer existed in my thoughts.

What was going on was just... too amazing.

(Seiko): "See? It ain't soooo bad."

(Naomi): "Would've been nicer if you warned me."

(Seiko): "But oh! That takes away the fun!"

(Naomi): "Common courtesy, dork!"

(Seiko): "Nyeheheh!"

Like other times, Seiko's madness always has good intentions. Even when her methods can sometimes be... questionably insane, in the end, things turn out better than they do.

Usually.

(Seiko): "Getting sleepy there, Naomi?"

(Naomi): "Heh, no... just... I'm still trying to wrap my mind around how you're now able to do this."

(Seiko): "Oh, right, right, right... Heheh! Can't really say! It just so happened to... happen!"

(Naomi): "Wha...? Seriously...?! You learned this only now...?!"

(Seiko): "Don't think about it too much!"

Unquestionably, I pouted at her.

(Naomi): "Seeeeiko!"

(Seiko): "Hey, think through my perspective! I needed a way to keep myself in your arms."

I turned away, trying to look less dumb, but my bright face could only make it harder for me.

(Naomi): "You don't need to trick me into holding you for longer, you dork."

(Seiko): "Mmm... hee-hee!"

(Naomi): "But, um... I really enjoy the view. It's... nothing like I've ever seen."

(Seiko): "One of a kind, huh?"

(Naomi): "Y-Yeah... Didn't think something like this existed out here."

(Seiko): "Me neither!"

Below us, tranquil mist invited us closer to the growling and rumbling of the waterfall. Distinct humming sounded like a swarm of bees before I saw the paradise-blue gushes sprinkling and splashing over the clean, smooth rocks. Such a breathtaking view that washed away my stress and fears.

Well, uh... most of them.

(Seiko): "Kinda romantic too, doncha' think?"

Of course, Seiko kept setting up the mood while my face didn't know when to stop with the embarrassing blushes.

(Naomi): "O-Oh. Yeah. A little..."

(Seiko): "Nyeheh! Gosh, why are you the cutest thing to ever exist?! Makes me wanna eat you right up!"

(Naomi): "Heh. Stop it."

(Seiko): "C'mooooon, Naaaoomi! Lemme eeeaaat you! Nom, nom, nom, nom!"

(Naomi): "*Snork*"

Seiko rubbed our cheeks together as I couldn't resist feeling... paranoid, the constant washing of the waterfall reminding me how high we were above the rocky surface.

(Seiko): "Just one taste."

(Naomi): "As long as you don't let go and uh... let me turn into an omelet, you'll hear no complaints from me-"

(Seiko): "Ahahaha! Whaaaaat? What does that even meeeaaan?"

(Naomi): "Just don't let me go... is what it means. Okay?"

(Seiko): "Wooooow! Ouch! By now, I thought you'd trust me with your life juuuuust a tad more...!"

(Naomi): "I-I do... I mean, it's nothing personal. you're, well..."

(Seiko): "Yeeeeeaaah?"

(Naomi): "You're...kinda unpredictable... at times. Like, probably a few screws loose short."

Wait, that came out wrong!

(Seiko): "Few screws loose? *Giggle* Well, well! Can't blame a gal for trying new things!"

Seiko's ongoing excitement slightly peeved me, just slightly.

(Naomi): "At my expense?"

(Seiko): "Hahaha! Fine, fine, fine... if that's how you're gonna be, I'll keep it EXTRA boringly safe. Juuuuust for you, my preeeecious daffodil."

(Naomi): "*Snork* Really now?"

(Seiko): "No! Really! No more tricks! Just you, me... and the MOOOOOST prized possession in my hands!"

(Naomi): "...!?"

An unexpected grope on my rear made my entire body shake and confused. From worry to delight to disappointment. Though, Seiko stuck out her tongue, as she knew I was helpless to stop her, even if I wanted to try.

(Naomi): "H-Hey! Not so rough...!"

(Seiko): "Ohhhh?"

Seiko's tone changed to awe as if she made a huge discovery, though... quickly to low and gentle where her seductive urges kicked in.

(Seiko): "What's this? Does Naomi... actually like when I grab her there?"

Embarrassed, I turned away and muffled somewhat of an excuse.

(Naomi): "N-No? You're just... making it harder for me to hold you right..."

(Seiko): "Uh-huuuuh?"

(Naomi): "...Dork."

(Seiko): "Hee-hee!"

The next second, I could feel Seiko making my cheek swell with her soft cold kisses. Then down to my... neck.

(Naomi): "O-Okay! Haha! Seiko! Okay! Ahhhh...! Stop it...! Not there...!"

(Seiko): "Mmmmwah! Mwah! Mwah!"

Above everything else, this entire moment felt like a part of paradise rather than any horrible nightmare. Even when clearly, there are things still left unresolved, the situation didn't feel the same as it was. No fear. No worries. Nothing but love. Blissfully unaware just like Seiko, or at the very least... she didn't care and just got lost in the joy like I did. Not a single worry until... I noticed how low we were getting to the rocky surface.

(Naomi): "Seiko...?"

- Theme: END - Next Theme: [Mao Hamamoto - The Time for Girls] / Corpse Party: Book of Shadows (OST)

Not very long, Seiko brought us back to the ground, where this "dream" felt like it was coming to a close. An unnerving feeling that had me keep Seiko in my arms as she asked a comforting question.

(Seiko): "Did you have fun?"

(Naomi): "Yeah, I think so...! I mean, it was more fun than I'd ever imagined having."

(Seiko): "Good!"

(Naomi): "...?"

Without realizing it, Seiko moved up to my face, before leaving a small, yet firm... tantalizing kiss. An addiction that had me hypnotized while overwhelming all my senses which had me stare back in awe. Seeing Seiko barely holding herself back her voice soften like viola.

(Seiko): "How about now?"

I held Seiko closer, holding her ghostly hand as I had trouble locking eyes with hers.

(Naomi): "I-I wasn't really paying attention, could you... show me again?"

(Seiko): "Heheh!"

And it didn't stop. Seiko moved up close for the second time, making me feel her frosty breath as my knees started to buckle into her. Taken by her motions as her wet yet warm tongue freely went through, tasting like brown sugar. Seiko's prettiness smelled the same, even when she was a spirit, it was like her body existed again through the transparent glow. While I lolled helplessly with my eyes shut, still able to feel all the love surging inside her. Before, being left breathless.

(Seiko): "Such a great kisser."

(Naomi): "Y-You too..."

(Seiko): "*Giggle* Need some fresh air?"

(Naomi): "I-I'm fine."

Seiko grabbed my cheek and gently stroked it.

(Seiko): "Heheh! Good! Don't want you passing out on me."

(Naomi): "Not... planning to."

(Seiko): "*Giggle*"

Seiko kept stroking and saying more sweet things.

(Seiko): "You are very wonderful. Too precious. I hope you know that."

(Naomi): "I mean, between us... I feel like... I can never get enough of you, Seiko."

Saying this caught Seiko by surprise as if she never expected that.

(Seiko): "Ohhhh? Is that right?"

It was unusual for me to be the flirty one, so much so that every time I attempted to talk, it came off so bad.

(Naomi): "Y-Yeah. I mean, you're just... beyond perfect. I just don't know how I'm this lucky..."

(Seiko): "D'awww Naomi!"

(Naomi): "Heh..."

For a while, we just kept going back and forth. Like lovers who finally could settle together. Flirting and kissing and holding each other as if everything was... normal. But we couldn't keep doing that. Not with the limited time I had left in that body. At some point, I had to find a way to leave this "world", before... whatever happens, happens. But before anything, I had to find out.

(Naomi): "Seiko, um... there's something I'd like to know."

(Seiko): "Uh-huh?"

(Naomi): "..."

(Seiko): "...?"

Without saying a word, I pushed myself further into Seiko's arms, as I couldn't imagine myself letting her go. Not like I wanted to turn this moment into another sad memory, but I didn't want to keep lying to myself. Not anymore.

I needed to know... what Seiko knows.

(Naomi): "I get you can't really explain everything that's been going on. But... there's this one particular thing you said earlier, and I wanna hear more about it with you."

(Seiko): "Ask away! What do you wanna know?"

(Naomi): "..."

"Believe in me, Naomi. We won't ever have to say goodbye. Never again."

Like before, my face continued glowing brighter.

(Naomi): "...You seem very confident about us... staying together."

(Seiko): "Yeeeeaaah? Why? Gonna go for another run?"

Seiko played coy, winking back at me before I blew air out.

(Naomi): "Pfft! No, haha. No, that's not what I'm getting at."

I took a deep breath and stared at the ravine, seeing the reflection of us wavering in the cool water.

(Naomi): "I'm... well, I'm still questioning whether or not this is all real."

(Seiko): "Uh-huh?"

(Naomi): "The horrible stuff that's happened, it's... *Sigh* It's not like I can pretend any of it was nothing, but now... I'm even less sure what's really going on. Like, maybe... I'll just wake up, and somehow... everything will make sense again. You know?"

(Seiko): "Ohhhh I know exactly what you mean."

(Naomi): "..."

Already, I could feel my throat tightening up. A question so powerful that tears poked at the corner of my eyes, with my words having barely any volume in them as the life force in me began dwindling fast.

(Naomi): "So... when I wake up... back home... back in my own body... will you...remember all this too...?"

Somehow, Seiko's smile could only get bigger.

(Naomi): "Seiko...?"

(Seiko): "Maybe you should try asking her."

(Naomi): "Huh...?"

(Seiko): "Yeah! Why don't you try asking the other me?"

Seiko's words had me all confused, leading me to rethink what I was told earlier.

(Naomi): "So, you're not going to remember any of this stuff...?"

Seiko held me tighter as she kept stroking my face.

(Seiko): "I'm just saying, it'd make things a looooot clearer if you were to ask. You won't really know until you do."

(Naomi): "I... I don't know what to make of that..."

(Seiko): "Don't let it get to you."

(Naomi): "But-"

The next noise that came out of my mouth was small and muffled, as Seiko pressed our lips together. Leaving another soft kiss that had me quiet, clingy and confused. However, Seiko had a brighter glow in her form. Caressing me and nuzzling my cheek.

(Seiko): "It'll all be over soon, okay?"

(Naomi): "O-Okay..."

Our hands then locked into each other, as we got up and began walking along the ravine. Deep in thought.

...None of this makes sense.

But maybe, it won't matter once I wake up.

Everything has to return to normal.

Right?

...

Even then, I couldn't stop myself from smiling. When Seiko is all I need to carry on.

(Seiko): "Hey Naomi."

(Naomi): "Yeah?"

(Seiko): "Wanna fly to the moon?"

(Naomi): "Heh!"

(Seiko): "Nyeheh!"

- Theme: END -


Finally! FOR ONCE! No horrible cliffhangers! Noooooow, if I were to "suddenly" vanish, the story can at least end on a positive chapter. Even though, certain readers have been aware that I wasn't planning to write any fluff-related content, at least... for a long, long while xD Either way, this chapter just NEEDED to exist. Simply just not enough Naomi and ghost Seiko wholesomeness, so this should fulfill those strange, forgotten urges to some!

BTW, that new game I mentioned last time, is now officially known as "Corpse Party: Darkness Distortion", as it recently got an update (Literally on the same night when I posted haha)! New artwork based on a mysterious doll and the same reception area we got a glimpse at in an older snapshot. I will say, I had some ideas about dolls in the past, like some kind of affiliation they have to the Shinozaki bloodline... and like, I'm so confused now about what's that going to be about in that game LOL but also super excited about it!

Let's hope the new Corpse Party comes out by next Fall!